Grand Rapids MI

People seem to have it all mixed up, and as a corndog connoisseur, it seems like SOMEONE needs to set the record straight about some of the best you'll find in West Michigan. So if you're one of the many people (or news outlets) that are confused about the new Pronto Pup location that has been announced to be opened...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Downtown Market put a "reptilian riff" on its Nature Day event this weekend with a special visit from some not-so-furry friends. Slithering Sunday ran from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and gave people of all ages a chance to interact with live turtles, snakes, alligators and other reptiles...

Grand Rapids, MI – Dry and mild conditions are expected across West Michigan today, but a cold front moving in early Tuesday will bring slightly cooler temperatures midweek. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs ranging from 47°F to 54°F. Winds from the...

Michigan homeowners now have a new scam to worry about as Kent County leadership is warning residents that there is a new scam that seems very real but couldn't be further from the truth. This new scam is all centered around your property taxes. The scammers are using just about...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A 911 dispatcher told James Boone that police would respond after he expressed fear about his troubled adult son, who had stopped taking medication for mental illness. “Ma’am, he’s threatening me,” the father said. “Will you hurry up?”. An hour later, police...

On Saturday, March 8, over 2,000 West Michigan residents gathered in Rosa Parks Circle for the International Women’s Day, “Unite and Resist” march. This peaceful protest consisted of speakers, a performance from the Grand Rapids Women’s Choir and a march starting on Michigan Street and ending on Ottawa Ave.

It seems like every day you hear about massive layoffs and businesses consolidating, leading to a lot of closures. In Radio, it’s no different, with another sweep of over 300 layoffs just within the past few days. The same thing is happening in different industries as well, including banking,...

PETERSBURG, Mich. — A 17-year-old who went missing from her Monroe County home on Saturday has been found according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. ➡️ Download the WTOL 11 weather app for the latest local 10-day forecast and live radar!. ➡️ Download the WTOL 11 news app...

The state of Michigan, which is well-known for its Great Lakes and its thriving cities such as Detroit and Grand Rapids, is also confronted with difficulties in terms of its crime rates. Some regions of the state have witnessed a concerning increase in the number of violent crimes, despite the fact that many portions...

Here we go again. More "under performing stores," adding to more potential closures, and this time it means Red Robin. There are 19 Red Robin locations in Michigan, out of 500 nation wide, with two here, Kentwood at Woodland Mall, and in Grandville across from RiverTown Crossings. 👇 BELOW: SAD...